Ian Raymond Ogilvy (born 30 September 1943) is an English film and television actor. He is best known as the star of the TV seriesΒ Return of the SaintΒ (1978β79), in which he assumed the role ofΒ Simon TemplarΒ fromΒ Roger MooreΒ (1962β69). The role led to his being considered a leading contender for the role ofΒ James BondΒ in the early 1980s, when Moore announced his intention to leave the role. He never played the part (in part due to Moore reconsidering his resignation on several occasions), altho...